Events & Tickets

Wednesday, May 20

Wine Dinners

Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 7:00pm

Begin your New Orleans Wine & Food Experience with an intimate wine dinner at one of New Orleans’ premier restaurants. Dine with friends or make new ones, while learning about the wine and food pairings directly from... Read More »

Wine Dinners

Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00pm

Begin your New Orleans Wine & Food Experience with an intimate wine dinner at one of New Orleans’ premier restaurants. Dine with friends or make new ones, while learning about the wine and food pairings directly from the vintners and chefs that created them. A different winery is featured at each restaurant.

Food Fashion Fusion: The Billy Reid Dinner Series presented by The Local Palate
Mix New Orleans cuisine with tastes from Charleston, SC to create a dining experience like no other. The dinner will include four courses with wine pairings and will be held at the stylish Billy Reid outpost.

WEDNESDAY - New Orleans chef RYAN PREWITT of Pêche Seafood Grill gets fishy alongside Charleston talents MIKE LATA of FIG and The Ordinary and KEVIN JOHNSON of The Grocery. This dinner is now SOLD OUT.

DISCLAIMER: Must be over 21 years of age to attend all Festival Events. No infants, strollers, animals or exceptions!

Thursday, May 21

Vinola!

Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 2:00pm

True wine connoisseurs, with a higher level of appreciation for fine wines, will enjoy the opportunity to sample rare and highly valued wines, each one boasting a retail value of at least $75. Elite wines from around... Read More »

Vinola!

Thursday, May 21 at 2:00pm

True wine connoisseurs, with a higher level of appreciation for fine wines, will enjoy the opportunity to sample rare and highly valued wines, each one boasting a retail value of at least $75. Elite wines from around the world will be presented by winemakers themselves.

Royal Street Stroll

Presented by Rouses

Thursday, May 21, 2015 at 5:30pm

A true New Orleans “experience!” This definitive evening event of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience brings together New Orleans’ greatest gifts—rare antiques, fine art, live jazz, and stunning historic architecture, with the world’s most outstanding wines.... Read More »

Royal Street Stroll

Presented by Rouses

Thursday, May 21 at 5:30pm

A true New Orleans “experience!” This definitive evening event of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience brings together New Orleans’ greatest gifts—rare antiques, fine art, live jazz, and stunning historic architecture, with the world’s most outstanding wines. Shop the enchanting galleries of Royal Street while experiencing wine offerings at each stop and food tent along the way.

The Stroll is led “parade-style” by the Krewe of Cork, a world-famous wine industry phenomenon, with several renowned winemakers serving as Grand Marshals. So grab your wine-themed costume and join King Patrick van Hoorebeek as we celebrate the season of wine and food in New Orleans.

*RAIN or SHINE. In exchange for your ticket, you will receive a 2015 Wine Glass & Wristband that allows you to receive wine & food offerings.

Friday, May 22

Grand Tasting

Friday, May 22, 2015 at 6:00pm

The Grand Tasting experience at NOWFE showcases more than 1000 domestic and international vintages alongside delicious foods served by over seventy-five of New Orleans’ finest chefs and purveyors. Wine connoisseurs will take pleasure in the opportunity to... Read More »

Grand Tasting

Friday, May 22 at 6:00pm

The Grand Tasting experience at NOWFE showcases more than 1000 domestic and international vintages alongside delicious foods served by over seventy-five of New Orleans’ finest chefs and purveyors.

Wine connoisseurs will take pleasure in the opportunity to meet winemakers, ask questions and taste special appellations from across the globe. Novice wine drinkers will simply enjoy the experience of trying many new wines and learning what they like about different styles, varieties and price ranges.

All attendees will appreciate the prospect of chatting with well-known and up-and-coming chefs in the culinary world. Each chef will present a dish for competition in hopes of winning a Fleur de Lis Culinary Award.

On Saturday, guests will watch to see who is crowned the King or Queen of Louisiana Seafood by the Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board.

The Big Gateaux Show

Friday, May 22 at 9:00pm

A pastry competition full of scintillating displays of burlesque, pastries and cocktails features celebrity chefs and judges alongside Burlesque starlets, Trixi Minx & Bella Blue. Join this after-party following the Friday Night Grand Tasting and chose your favorite delight. The winning design and pastry chef will be awarded a $5000 prize sponsored by Swiss Chalet. This ticketed event is a sell out every year!

“Experiences” & Seminars

Co-Sponsored By NOLA.com

Friday, May 22, 2015

NOWFE’s Wine and Food Seminar Series is designed for both the new wine drinker and the most seasoned connoisseur. Enjoy a rare opportunity to taste, discover and learn about wine directly from industry experts, and hear... Read More »

“Experiences” & Seminars

Co-Sponsored By NOLA.com

Friday, May 22

NOWFE’s Wine and Food Seminar Series is designed for both the new wine drinker and the most seasoned connoisseur. Enjoy a rare opportunity to taste, discover and learn about wine directly from industry experts, and hear insight on what’s hot in the culinary world from talented, local chefs. There is a seminar for every palate and every whim.

Food Fashion Fusion: The Billy Reid Dinner Series presented by The Local Palate

Mix New Orleans cuisine with tastes from Charleston, SC to create a dining experience like no other. The two dinners will include four courses with wine pairings and will be held at the stylish Billy Reid outpost.

Champagne Wishes:
Savor Champagne Henriot's varied styles from vintage bubbly to fruity rosé with Thomas Henriot, CEO of Champagne Henriot. Learn about the different styles of champagne: Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Rosé and Vintage. Henriot will share the finer points on the different styles, what pairs best with each one, how they age over time, and when to drink them.

Makin’ Groceries:
Chef Nathan Richard from Kingfish and Bar Chef Abigail Gullo from SoBou lead a grocery run to Rouses Market, offering shopping tips as you peruse the aisles. After picking up supplies, everyone heads back to the Southern Food and Beverage Museum where your groceries turn into lunch with pairings.

Riedel Veritas Comparative Glass Seminar:
Join NOWFE and Riedel for a journey through Riedel's world of glasses, where you will put your nose, tongue and perceptions to the test. In a format designed by George Riedel, attendees will experience the impact that the size and shape of the wine glass has on the aromas and tastes of your favorite wines.

Saturday, May 23

“Experiences” & Seminars

Co-Sponsored By NOLA.com

Saturday, May 23, 2015

NOWFE’s Wine and Food Seminar Series is designed for both the new wine drinker and the most seasoned connoisseur. Enjoy a rare opportunity to taste, discover and learn about wine directly from industry experts, and hear... Read More »

“Experiences” & Seminars

Co-Sponsored By NOLA.com

Saturday, May 23

NOWFE’s Wine and Food Seminar Series is designed for both the new wine drinker and the most seasoned connoisseur. Enjoy a rare opportunity to taste, discover and learn about wine directly from industry experts, and hear insight on what’s hot in the culinary world from talented, local chefs. There is a seminar for every palate and every whim.

Bean To Cup: Micro-Roasting Demonstration:
Watch green beans be transformed into a steaming cup of coffee at Geoffrey Meeker's micro-roaster French Truck. Liz Williams, founder of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, will explain coffee's historical importance to New Orleans. Everyone goes home with a signature roast of their own creation.

New Orleans Grandes Dames of Creole Cuisine…Today:
A seminar focusing on the city’s endearing and enduring, old-line establishments, renowned for classic Creole fine dining—Antoine’s, Galatoire’s and Arnaud’s, with samples from each.

Wines of South America:
Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier and author of "Wines of South America: The Essential Guide," leads a tasting of wines from throughout the region, paired carefully with cuisine by Edgar Caro from Baru Bistro & Tapas

Grand Tasting

Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 2:00pm

The Grand Tasting experience at NOWFE showcases more than 1000 domestic and international vintages alongside delicious foods served by over seventy-five of New Orleans’ finest chefs and purveyors. The “King of Louisiana Seafood” will be crowned during... Read More »

Grand Tasting

Saturday, May 23 at 2:00pm

The Grand Tasting experience at NOWFE showcases more than 1000 domestic and international vintages alongside delicious foods served by over seventy-five of New Orleans’ finest chefs and purveyors.

The “King of Louisiana Seafood” will be crowned during the eighth annual Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off, hosted by the LA Seafood Promotion & Marketing Board. Ten chefs from across the state will compete for the coveted title and the winner will represent the Louisiana seafood industry at events throughout the year.

Wine connoisseurs will take pleasure in the opportunity to meet winemakers, ask questions and taste special appellations from across the globe. Novice wine drinkers will simply enjoy the experience of trying many new wines and learning what they like about different styles, varieties and price ranges.

All attendees will appreciate the prospect of chatting with well-known and up-and-coming chefs in the culinary world. Each chef will present a dish for competition in hopes of winning a Fleur de Lis Culinary Award.

Sunday, May 24

“Experiences” & Seminars

Co-Sponsored By NOLA.com

Sunday, May 24, 2015

NOWFE’s Wine and Food Seminar Series is designed for both the new wine drinker and the most seasoned connoisseur. Enjoy a rare opportunity to taste, discover and learn about wine directly from industry experts, and hear... Read More »

“Experiences” & Seminars

Co-Sponsored By NOLA.com

Sunday, May 24

NOWFE’s Wine and Food Seminar Series is designed for both the new wine drinker and the most seasoned connoisseur. Enjoy a rare opportunity to taste, discover and learn about wine directly from industry experts, and hear insight on what’s hot in the culinary world from talented, local chefs. There is a seminar for every palate and every whim.

Rise & Dine: Brunch at Broussard's:
Greet the morning at Broussard's, founded in 1920, where chef Neal Swidler will prepare a morning feast with classic cocktails. Previous owners of Broussard's will be there to share stories about the historic restaurant's past.

Chef on the Line:
Fishing trip with Justin Devillier. In Louisiana, local sourcing means embracing the Gulf of Mexico's bounty. Justin Devillier, "Top Chef: New Orleans" contestant and the James Beard-nominated owner at La Petite Grocery, will take a small group onto the water for a fishing trip. Once everyone cleans up, they'll meet at Balise, Devillier's new restaurant, to cook the day's catch.